George Ensle Hosts Jay Boy AdamsGeorge Ensle (pronounced Enslee) is a veteran Texas Singer/Songwriter who began his career in Houston in the 60’s sharing stages with legends Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark and Billy Joe Shaver. He has since created his own fingerpicking style of Texas Country Folk songs that tell stories of real characters making it in the real world. He has released 5 albums/CDs in the US and Europe, and is currently recording a Movie–in-Song CD, “Small Town Sundown”, based on his original story, set in small town Texas. www.georgeensle.com

Tuesday December 18th

Louis Long 5PM

Eric Bettencourt 6PM

Louie's been an institution at Poodies since 1992. He started the first open mic night, and when he started the Troubadillos with BB Morse, they were the house band for 11 years, until Poodie passed away 8 years ago. See Louie and "The Totally Terrific Band " every Tuesday!

With a quick wit and controlled-intensity Bettencourt brings his live shows to life using an expansive catalogue of original crowd-pleasing songs. Where so many artists are content recycling the same old sounds and songs, Bettencourt is one of the rare few able to forge his own. www.eric-bettencourt.com

From sound man to seasoned recording artist backed by a legendary country band, Troy Hanna has experienced many different sides of the music industry. The Paradise native has recorded four albums of "outlaw country" music with several members of Willie Nelson's band.

Saturday December 22nd

Landon Bullard 8PM

The Texas KGB 10:30PM

Landon Bullard & The Mostly Sober is a breaking Country Western / Americana group based in Austin. They have co-billed with some of the highest charting Texas Country / Americana / Red-dirt acts such as Randy Rogers, Reckless Kelly, Josh Abbott, Cody Johnson and many more.

This IS NOT the Russian KGB hiding behind your sofa or coming to get you from the cold war. Instead you will find the "Texas" KGB in your local club playing the music you love. The Texas KGB (formerly the Kelly Green Band) is a quartet of professional musicians that play "Original Americana Music" including Rock, Country, Blues, Alternative and more. www.thetexaskgb.com

Sunday December 23rd

Tessy Lou & The Shotgun Stars 4PM

Tessy Lou and the Shotgun Stars spent a month of Sundays at the Pony Bar in Pony, Montana. Bryan Paugh fiddle, Mike Singer banjo, Kenny Williams Doghouse Bass, and Tessy Lou Williams sweet vocals and guitar born to sing the songs that tell the story of life lived in the west. "C'mon Boys!" was the rallying cry as the band worked it's magic for all that were lucky enough to be part of real yahoo time in a by God Montana bar. tessylouwilliams.com

Monday December 24th

We close early on Christmas Eve

Tuesday December 25th

Merry Christmas

Wednesday December 26th

No Bad Days Open Mic

No Bad WednesDays Open Mic 8PM

Local favorite, Louis Long hosts.

Thursday December 27th

George DeVore 6PM

Appa-George-Ty 8PM

George DeVore is making a mark with a worldly voice, honest songs, and a stage presence that caused Playboy to name him a "Pop-Powerhouse." DeVore's solid pop-rock songwriting, boosted by textural musicianship and that evocative voice makes CD releases: "Wonderland" and "Four Under Par" pure gold. www.georgedevore.com

Appa Perry, George Rarey and Ty Grimes have formed a blues-based Rock Trio! You have seen them play all over the Ausin music scene with legends like: Rick Nelson, Capt. Beefheart , Tim Weisberg, Dan Fogelberg, Rusty Weir, Bubble Puppy, Gary Clark Jr., Alan Haynes, Guy Forsyth, Miss Lavelle and WC Clark.

Friday December 28th

Damon Curtis 8PM

Bad Rodeo 10PM

Damon began singing at an early age and started writing his own lyrics as a teenager. At the age of 20, he learned to play the guitar, and began playing at local bars and venues in his hometown of Moulton, Tx and surrounding areas. Damon just finished his first album. He and the band are very excited about the upcoming release of their first EP. damoncurtis.com

Bad Rodeo is an Austin based country blues southern rock band. All songs are written by Bad Rodeo, and previously appeared on the `Texas Country Rockin' Blues`; `BAD RODEO`; or `Smoke and Mirrors` albums.

Saturday December 29th

Bee Gees Songbook 9PM

Austin musicians celebrate the songs of the Brothers Gibb.

Sunday December 30th

Swing Dance Lessons @3PM

Tessy Lou & The Shotgun Stars 4PM

Tessy Lou and the Shotgun Stars spent a month of Sundays at the Pony Bar in Pony, Montana. Bryan Paugh fiddle, Mike Singer banjo, Kenny Williams Doghouse Bass, and Tessy Lou Williams sweet vocals and guitar born to sing the songs that tell the story of life lived in the west. "C'mon Boys!" was the rallying cry as the band worked it's magic for all that were lucky enough to be part of real yahoo time in a by God Montana bar. tessylouwilliams.com

Monday December 31st

Happy New Years Eve

Songwriters in the Round 4-6PM

George Ensle

WC Jameson

David Lee

New Years Eve $35 reserved seating / $25 general admission

Appa-George-Ty 8PM

The Damn Torpedoes 10PM

Appa Perry, George Rarey and Ty Grimes have formed a blues-based Rock Trio! You have seen them play all over the Ausin music scene with legends like: Rick Nelson, Capt. Beefheart , Tim Weisberg, Dan Fogelberg, Rusty Weir, Bubble Puppy, Gary Clark Jr., Alan Haynes, Guy Forsyth, Miss Lavelle and WC Clark.

The Damn Torpedoes have it: attitude, mojo, chemistry, skill, determination…and use those qualities to pay tribute to an American band who for 4 decades have been the pure embodiment of the same, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.www.thedamntorpedoes.com